Located on Suk Kasem Road, this site was built in the reign of
King Rama III. During the reign of King Rama V, this fort was
used to fight against the Chinese riots. At the front of the
fortress, there is a public park suitable for viewing the
scenery of the Bang Pakong River. Also, many old cannons can be
seen along on the wall.
Located on Na Mueang Road, the shrine is featured by the Thai
architectural style with 4-sided roofs and a tower (Prang) in
the center. Inside, there are 2 city piles which were built in
1834 and 1895. In the same compound, there is Chao Pho Lak
Mueang Shrine, which is highly respected. Operating hours are
from 07:00 – 16:00 hrs.
Maenam Bang Pakong or Bang Pakong River is originated from Korat
plateau, pass Prachin Buri, Amphoe Bang Nam Priao and Bang Khla
of Chachoengsao, and exit Thai Bay at Amphoe Bang Pakong with
the distance of 230 kilometers. The three hour trip of 25
kilometers starts from Chachoengsao town to view the local Thai
nature along both banks. The route passes some interesting
places such as Khrommakhun Maruphong Siriwat’s Residence,
ancient fortress and walls, previous City Hall, old rafts, many
Wats, and landed at Wat Pho Bang Khla to view the spectacular
sights of the bats. Tourists can hire boat at the pier of Wat
Sothon Wararam Worawihan or in town. The long-tailed boat can
accommodate 8-10 people, and 40 people for a big boat. The
hiring rate can be bargained due to number of passengers and
distance.
Wat
Chin Pracha Samoson (Wat Leng Hok Yi) is another Chinese temple
of Wat Leng Noei Yi in Bangkok. It is on Supphakit Road, far
from the City Hall about 1 kilometer. The interesting points in
the temple are Chinese warrior sculptures and the ceremonial
hall (viharn) with Chinese arts. It is also a popular site for
Chinese religious ceremonies.
This temple is in
the municipal area by the Bang Pakong River. Built in
late Ayutthaya Period, with its original name of “Wat
Hong”, it is the location of Phra Phutthasothon or Luang
Pho Sothon, the important Buddha image in the attitude
of meditation with a width of 1.65 meters and a height
of 1.48 meters high. According to the legend, this
Buddha image had been floated along the river, before
being placed here at this temple. The original image was
a beautiful Buddha image, but later on cement was placed
on the image to prevent from burglary. Worshippers from
all walks of life come to pay respect to this most
reputed image by pasting gold leaves on the image.
The
present chapel (ubosot) is a new, beautiful, and gigantic
building which has replaced the old one. The chapel actually
depicts the style of the applied Rattanakosin period.. The
operating hours are during 07:00 –16:15 hrs. weekdays and 07:00
– 17:00 hrs. weekends. Moreover, there are many stalls for food
and local souvenirs. Long-tailed boat service to and from the
city market and the temple is also available.Wat Uphai
Phatikaram (Wat Sam Po Kong) Situated on Suphakij Road, near
Talad Mai, this temple was formerly a Chinese temple. However,
it has now turned into a Vietnamese temple. It is also a
location of the “Chao Pho Sam Po Kong” or “Luang Pho To” ( Phra
Trairattananayok). Every weekend, many Chinese tourists come to
pay respect to the image.
